Free and Fearless in July
Free and Fearless in July Deep in the throes of World War 2, with the stress of constant bombardment, the strain of the rationing of …
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Little Things Add Up
Photo by thom masat on Unsplash Little Things Add Up In the late 80s New York City, once a vibrant and desired tourist destination, a …
When the Walls Come Tumbling Down
When the Walls Come Tumbling Down This week I was reminded of two famous speeches by American Presidents. First, Ronald Reagan delivered the famous line in 1987 …
When the Waiting is Finally Over
When the Waiting is Finally Over I remember the morning he walked into the room and everything had suddenly changed. Julie and I looked at …
Drifting Alone and Finding Hope
Drifting Alone and Finding Hope On January 29, 1982, Steven Callahan set sail from the Canary Islands, off the African coast, on a solo journey …
Diving in the Deep
Diving in the Deep Memorial Day weekend was famous in our Little Rock neighborhood, as that was opening day for the community pool, the day …
An Old Book, a Favorite Author, and Two Timeless Truths
An Old Book, a Favorite Author, and Two Timeless Truths Two historic events occurred this week. One was the sale of the most expensive book …
Following the Creator’s Design
Following the Creator’s Design It was the beginning of class, and we were waiting. The teacher had planned to entertain the squirming sea of freshmen …
Elevating Expectations
Elevating Expectations Before he became a Navy Seal, Mark Devine was a swimmer at Colgate University. One powerful exercise he learned from his coach was …
Patiently Pole-vaulting Through Transitions
Patiently Pole-vaulting Through Transitions This week I was reminded that my wife and my dad share a bit of interesting athletic history: both took part …